Great plains states have been hit hard with snow and many holiday travel plans are changing. This information comes from The Associated Press article, “Deadly snowstorm halts travel across Great Plains,” by Jeri Clausing and Roxana Hegeman. A terrible car crash in Colorado killed two people and injured nine more because of the icy road conditions. Road crews have been out in full effect, but areas of New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma have not been able to catch up with the heavy snow fall. Many drivers have been forced to detour and stay put where they don’t necessarily want to be. Insurers like Encompass auto insurance are glad to have drivers off the roads in these snowy conditions and away from the danger of car accidents or breakdowns.
Northern New Mexico is no stranger to closed roads during snowy weather because it tends to happen every winter. Hotels are at full capacity in the town of Clayton, which is near the borders of New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. Travelers heading to Colorado for skiing are not happy about being stranded, but they are lucky to be safe. Travel on the roads throughout the Great Plains was difficult and Clayton police reported multiple drivers stranded on the roadways. It’s always wise to have an emergency kit in your car; top car insurance companies may provide them or give you a checklist of items to have in case you are stranded or your car breaks down. While drivers, insurers and others may be inconvenienced by all of this snow, farmers are grateful for the moisture.
